Commercial Market Research Portal
ID: FA8003-Market-Research-Portal-2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8003 771 ENTERPRISE SOURCING SQWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b3bb70000cd74370ac46be01a8ef2e65/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), is seeking information from contractors regarding subscription access to a commercial market research portal. The objective is to identify tools that provide detailed reports on products and services without requiring software installation, which will assist in developing future acquisition strategies. The reports are intended for use by 10-15 individuals per month and should include comprehensive analyses such as market share data, cost drivers, and supply chain insights. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Justin Truitt at justin.truitt.1@us.af.mil or Brittney Sims at brittney.sims@us.af.mil for further details, as the information gathered will inform potential future procurement efforts.

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    Justin Truitt
    justin.truitt.1@us.af.mil
    Brittney Sims
    brittney.sims@us.af.mil
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    Market Research Portal_RFI.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) from the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) seeking subscription access to a commercial market research portal. The purpose is to gather information from contractors about existing tools that can provide detailed reports on various products and services without requiring software installation. The Government intends to use these reports to inform future acquisition strategies. Key requirements include examples of available reports, emphasizing aspects like Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis, market share data, cost drivers, supply chain insights, and historical lead times. Moreover, contractors should detail their research methods, licensing options, platform features, customer service support, and their business credentials. The focus is on identifying a flexible pricing structure and viable subscription options that cater to the projected usage by 10-15 users per month, as well as demonstrating the analytical capabilities of the platform. Overall, this RFI serves to assess market offerings that can meet the needs of the Government's procurement strategy.
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